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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2023 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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While awareness on use/misuse and abuse of antibiotics is common knowledge, as is the impact of dosing poultry with antibiotics, the environmental impact of antibiotics-manufacturing companies not treating their waste has scarcely been discussed at any length or seriousness thus far. Pollution from antibiotics factories is fuelling the rise of drug-resistant infections. The occurrence of drug-resistant bacteria surrounding the pharma manufacturing plants is well known.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and practical message conveyed by the passage?

A
It is necessary to put proper effluent treatment protocols in place.
B
It is necessary to promote environmental awareness among people.
C
Spread of drug-resistant bacteria cannot be done away with, as it is inherent in modern medical care.
D
Pharma-manufacturing companies should be set up in remote rural areas, away from crowded towns and cities.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2023 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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Benefits of good quality school education accrue only when students complete and leave school after having acquired the gateway skills. Like one learns to walk before running, similarly one picks up advanced skills only after picking the basic foundational skills. The advent of the knowledge economy poses new challenges, and one of the severe consequences of having an uneducated workforce will be our inability to keep pace with the global economy. Without a strong learning foundation at the primary level, there can be no improvement in higher education or skill development.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?

A
To become a global power, India needs to invest in universal quality education.
B
India is unable to become a global power because it is not focussing or promoting knowledge economy.
C
Our education system should focus more on imparting skills during higher education.
D
Parents of many school children are illiterate and are unaware of the benefits of quality education.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2023 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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The paradox of choice is illustrated by the story of Buridan's ass. Jean Buridan, the 14th century philosopher, wrote about free will and the inability to choose due to numerous choices and uncertainties. In the story, a donkey stands between two equally appealing stacks of hay. Unable to decide which to eat, it starves to death. Changes in technology and innovations such as smart phones and tablets only exacerbate our glut of choices. Constant connectivity and overconsumption of real-time data and social media can leave little room for self-reflection and rest, making decisions more difficult. Life is about choices. Many people are overwhelmed with attractive life choices, yet find themselves unhappy and anxious.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical message implied by the above passage?

A
Modern technology enfeebles societal structure and makes life difficult.
B
Modern life is full of uncertainties and endless difficult choices.
C
We are influenced by the opinion of others and have no courage to follow our own convictions.
D
In our lives, having too few choices may not be a good thing, but having too many can be equally as difficult.
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2023 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
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Household finance in India is unique. We have a tendency to invest heavily in physical assets such as gold and property. Steps to encourage the financialization of savings are critical. A populace accustomed to traditional processes will not simply jump into financialization. Hurdles to change include onerous bureaucracy, a scepticism of organized financial institutions, a lack of basic information about which of the myriad basic information about which of the myriad services and providers is best for each family, and how (and even if) one can make the transition between them if necessary.

Regarding the financialization of household savings, which of the following statements best reflect the solutions that are implied by the passage?

1. A flexible environment is needed to develop solutions.

2. Households need customised solutions.

3. Innovations in financial technology are required.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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